Free Fishing Days 2024
These are days when anglers can go fishing without a license. Some states even offer free fishing weekends. Check out the next free fishing days in your state.
Fishing is a beloved pastime for many, and many states offer "free fishing days" where residents and visitors can fish without a license. These days are a great opportunity for people to try out fishing for the first time, or for experienced anglers to introduce a friend or family member to the sport.
States Free Fishing Days 2024
Please note that the individual states may place certain restrictions and other regulations may apply, so be sure to contact your state fish and wildlife agency for specific state regulations.
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June 1-9, 2024 |
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Residents under 18 and over 60 as well as disabled veterans fish for free year-round; other residents are required to have a fishing license. |
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June 1, 2024 |
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June 7-9, 2024 |
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July 6 and August 31, 2024 |
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June 1-2, 2024 |
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May 11, 2024 | June 16, 2024 is Free Fishing License Day 1 | August 10, 2024, is Free Fishing License Day 2. |
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June 1-9, 2024 |
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June 1 and 2, 2024 |
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April 6-7 and June 8-9 (freshwater); June 1-2, Sept. 7 and Nov. 30, 2024 (saltwater) |
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June 1, June 8, and September 28, 2024 |
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365 days a year (marine) |
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Second Saturday every June. June 8, 2024 |
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June 14 - 17, 2024 |
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May 12, June 1-2, and September 28, 2024 |
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June 7-9, 2024 |
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June 1-2, 2024 |
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June 1-2, 2024 |
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June 8-9, 2024 |
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February 17-18, 2024 and June 1-2, 2024 |
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June 1, June 8 and July 4, 2024 |
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June 1-2, 2024 |
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Febuary 17-18 and June 8-9, 2024 |
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Residents can fish without a fishing license in most state parks year-round |
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June 1-2, 2024 |
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June 8-9, 2024 |
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June 15-16 (Father’s Day weekend every year) |
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May 18, 2024 |
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June 8, 2024 |
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Saturday, January 20, 2024 |
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June 1 and October 19, 2024 |
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June 1st and 2nd and September 28th and 29th |
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February 17-18, 2024 (President's Day Weekend) |
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July 4 Independence Day |
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June 1-2, 2024 and December 28-29, 2024 |
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June 15-16, 2024 |
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June 1-2, 2024 (a free paddlefish permit is still required) |
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February 17-18, June 1-2, and November 29-30, 2024 |
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May 26, 2024 and July 4, 2024 |
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May 4-5, 2024 |
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Memorial Day, May 27, 2024 & July 4, 2024 (freshwater only) |
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May 17-19, 2024 |
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June 8, 2024 |
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June 1, 2024 |
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June 8, 2024 |
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January 27, 2024 and June 8, 2024 |
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June 7–9, 2024 |
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"Free Fishing Weekend" is June 8-9, 2024 |
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June 8-9, 2024 |
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June 1-2, 2024 |
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First Saturday in June. June 1, 2024 |
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